49. When Reinforcers Aren’t Working

Ever felt like no matter what reward you offer, it just doesn’t seem to motivate your students? You’re not alone! In this episode, we tackle what to do when reinforcers don’t seem to work and how to troubleshoot effectively.

We’ll cover:

• Reinforcement Schedules: Why you might need to deliver reinforcement faster or adjust how often and when it’s given.
• Magnitude of Reinforcement: Ensuring the reward matches the effort required for the task.
• Skill Gaps: How missing skills or readiness can prevent reinforcement from being effective—and how to teach step by step.
• Reinforcer Effectiveness: Checking whether your reinforcer is still motivating and how to conduct preference assessments.
• Intrinsic Motivation: How to get there

You’ll leave with practical tips to refine your approach and turn reinforcement challenges into success. Listen in for actionable strategies to get behavior back on track!

Resources Mentioned

• Preference Assessment

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